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How far is Fort Nelson from West Palm Beach, FL?

The distance between West Palm Beach (Palm Beach International Airport) and Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) is 3009 miles / 4842 kilometers / 2615 nautical miles.

The driving distance from West Palm Beach (PBI) to Fort Nelson (YYE) is 3638 miles / 5854 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 67 hours 47 minutes.

Palm Beach International Airport – Fort Nelson Airport

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Distance from West Palm Beach to Fort Nelson

There are several ways to calculate the distance from West Palm Beach to Fort Nelson. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3008.879 miles
  • 4842.321 kilometers
  • 2614.644 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 3006.885 miles
  • 4839.112 kilometers
  • 2612.912 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from West Palm Beach to Fort Nelson?

The estimated flight time from Palm Beach International Airport to Fort Nelson Airport is 6 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE)

On average, flying from West Palm Beach to Fort Nelson generates about 335 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 335 kilograms equals 739 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from West Palm Beach to Fort Nelson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE).

Airport information

Origin Palm Beach International Airport
City: West Palm Beach, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PBI
ICAO Code: KPBI
Coordinates: 26°40′59″N, 80°5′44″W
Destination Fort Nelson Airport
City: Fort Nelson
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYE
ICAO Code: CYYE
Coordinates: 58°50′11″N, 122°35′49″W